Folders Pro
Folders Pro is a native macOS file manager that gives you a persistent folder tree and advanced file-management tools beyond Finder.
What is Folders Pro?
Folders Pro is a native file manager for macOS designed for people who want a more Explorer-style way to browse and organize files than Finder typically provides. It helps users work with a persistent folder tree, multiple file views, and familiar file operations for everyday document management, external drives, network locations, and larger folder-based workflows. The app is especially useful for Windows switchers, power users, and anyone who regularly moves, compares, sorts, and opens files across many locations. Folders Pro also includes advanced capabilities such as archive handling, custom shell or AppleScript actions, Git-aware file status tools, and access to system Trash management. It is distributed directly by Andriy Konstantynov as the unsandboxed edition, which allows easier setup and broader file-management features on Mac.
Key features
- Browse files with a persistent, reorderable folder tree
- Switch between table, list, icon, and gallery views
- Manage files with cut, copy, move, rename, and undo actions
- Open and work with archives such as ZIP, 7z, RAR, and TAR
- Use custom shell or AppleScript actions for file tasks
- View Git file status and perform basic repository actions
- Browse connected iOS device files over USB
- Manage and empty system Trash from within the app
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Folders Pro is a legitimate file-management app for macOS. Because it is the direct-download edition with broader file access than the App Store version, it can work with more locations and system-level file tasks, which is normal for this kind of utility. As with any file manager, changes such as moving, renaming, or deleting files can affect your data immediately, so use care when working in important folders and keep backups of files you cannot replace.
Recommendation: Keep Folders Pro if you use it for daily file browsing or prefer a more capable Finder alternative. Remove it only if you no longer want its file-management features; doing so may also remove its saved settings and workflow conveniences.
Common paths
/Applications/Folders Pro.app
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